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XYG 218X

1982 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,849 mi
Last recorded51,849 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 1982 Ford Fiesta53,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXYG 218X
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 51,849 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

vehicle underside heavily undersealed

Pass 23 Feb 2016 51,032 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all under body excssively under sealed.

Pass 23 Mar 2015 50,613 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 50,595 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

front brake pipes corroded

nearside front inner wing corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2013 50,356 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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XYG 218X is a 1982 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1982 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 53,457 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XYG 218X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 44 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XYG 218X registered?

XYG 218X is a 1982 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 March 1982.

Is XYG 218X safe to buy?

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